SharePoint 2010
SharePoint is a web-based product that provides a flexible way for end-users to store and organize data, share documents and information, automate business processes, create dashboards, and view reports. It is the ability to empower business users that has led to SharePoint becoming the fastest selling product in Microsoft’s history. Currently, more than 17,000 companies use SharePoint, including 75% of the Fortune 100.
Aptera's team of professionals are recognized SharePoint experts and experienced consultants on Microsoft's SharePoint products and technologies. We understand that every organization has its own unique needs and may be at different stages in the SharePoint adoption process. Our established SharePoint implementation process addresses each of your company’s needs while delivering a reliable and effective product solution.
SharePoint Planning
How do you implement a product that will span every department, touch every person, affect business processes, view and merge data from different systems and so much more? A blueprint is a detailed outline or plan of action. Aptera focuses on three primary blueprints: technical, governance, and business solutions.
Technical Blueprints
The technical blueprints planning sessions are a mixture of discussion and education. The discussions focus on the best practices for installation and configuration. Key topics such as topology, site structure, taxonomies, security, and much more will be covered. These sessions are highly recommended for IT Managers, system administrators, analysts, and developers.
Governance Blueprints
SharePoint is a product that can quickly grow out-of-control if not properly managed. These sessions focus on learning and planning the critical control points of your new SharePoint farm. Key areas of focus are Information Management, Data Storage, Permissions, Taxonomies, and much more. These sessions are highly recommended for IT Managers, System Administrators, and business analysts.
Business Solutions Blueprints
Aptera’s Consultants are trained to help companies uncover needs and translate those discoveries into an intuitive implementation plan. We accomplish this by creating a roadmap that allows our customers to visualize business objectives that will be solved using the proper SharePoint technology at the proper time. These sessions are highly recommended for executive management and business users.
No matter what your view may be on the planning process for SharePoint, it has proven to be the key difference between a successful and unsuccessful adoption of the product. Aptera is committed to helping you optimize your SharePoint experience.
Microsoft knows how important the pre-planning phases are, and they have created a program called SharePoint Deployment Planning Services. This program allows companies to trade software assurance vouchers for consulting time from a trusted qualifying partner, like Aptera.
Installation and Configuration
During that crucial planning period, you probably discussed hardware, reliability, uptime, backups, security, site structures, authentication, load balancing, clusters, and much more.
This critical moment is the foundation of the solutions that will help you achieve your business goals. Aptera’s SharePoint Specialists are trained and certified to ensure that the foundation is strong and in good working order. Our people document the installation so that key aspects of the installation can be recalled in the future and we will gladly explain that process so you can manage it going forward.
Branding
Every end-user would prefer to use a product that looks professional, and every organization wants a product that exemplifies the image they work so hard to convey.
Whether you are looking to incorporate your company colors or would like a thoroughly customized design, Aptera houses a staff of professional graphic designers, usability experts, and certified developers to help you achieve your goals.
Development Services
Aptera has experience in all facets of SharePoint development. In the case of projects requiring custom programming or integration with other systems, Aptera's Certified SharePoint Specialists are available for on-site or project-based engagements. Our approach to solution development focuses on simplicity and properly leveraging SharePoint tools including:
- InfoPath
- Web Parts
- Excel Services
- Performance Point
- Content Types
- Managed Metadata
- Records Management
- Business Connectivity Services
- Workflow
- Reporting
Support
Whether you have used Aptera from the beginning or you need a company you can trust to keep you up and running, Aptera can provide ongoing support. We offer monthly support agreements that ensure you have SharePoint expertise when you need it.